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The distribution function of the distance between two random points in a right-angled triangle

Probability 2012-09-18 v2

Abstract

In this paper we obtain the density function and the distribution function of the distance between two uniformly and independently distributed random points in any right-angled triangle. The density function is derived from the chord length distribution function using Piefke's formula. We conclude results for random distances between two congruent right-angled triangles together forming a rectangle.

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@article{arxiv.1208.6228,
  title  = {The distribution function of the distance between two random points in a right-angled triangle},
  author = {Uwe Bäsel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1208.6228},
  year   = {2012}
}

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15 pages, 5 figures

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